How funny. I have a 6 year old son, a 2.5 year old son and 7 month old daughter....and I work and we homeschool. Here's the major info that might help you.
1. We allow media - computer, movies or video games on Saturday am and Sunday am ONLY for a max of 2 hours. Our 6 year old ususally picks video games and the other two play downstairs due to their lack of interest in the TV - so essentially they get no media.
2. We do workbooks together, which is one on one time and when he's done, he gets to go outside and play. Sometimes he fusses, but I explain that I have to work and then I get to play, I never get to play and then work later.
3. EVERYTHING is a learning experience. While getting off the freeway one day, our 5 year old at the time asked, "Mom, what's 14FT 10 IN mean?" I looked around and saw the sign on the overpass. I explained that it was the max height for a truck, etc. Once we got home, I pulled out the measuring tape and showed him that height. I counted with him and explained feet and inches. I then, went upstairs and printed off FREE pages online with lines (I could have drawn myself) that he then measured with a ruler. THAT'S where true self-esteem comes from.
4. Chores are very important. Our 6 year old has bee putting the dishes away since he was 18 months and taking out the trash in his bathroom since he was the same age. People try to get their kids to help when they are older, but it won't work. You need to start them early - when they are ready and eager to help. They help me cook and bake. Last 4th of the July, our six our old literally turned ont he over and made cucakes from scratch. I was there watching, but he cracked the eggs, measured the oil, etc and everything. They turned out wonderfully! Albeit with a bit messier kitchen than I am used to, but I was impressed. Our 2 year old helps me with oatmeal. He pours the oats into the bowl and we also add a scoop of ground flax for 3 grams of extra protein. He does it all and I add the water, since it's boiling....but he stirs everything. They play with their sister and the 2.5 year old fetches new diapers and wipes, when I need them - and he throws them in the trash. the help sort laudry - which helps with color recognition. I could go on and on, but every moment is a teaching/learning moment....even chores!
5. Drawing pictures is very important for us. We also make beaded bracelets and the boys pick out their beads. We glue foam pieces that are cheap from Oriental Trading Company.
6. Most important is solo play. Each of them sit in the play room, when they want and play alone. I find that the less media they have, the better their imaginations are. Whether it's reading or playing with cars...ALL of them enjoy quiet alone time...even the 7 month old.
7. Ouside play is important for the fresh air, the sun (making vitamin D and keeping them happy). We walk to the park and spend an hour there and then have lunch and then it's nap time for the 2 little ones. I then have one on one time with my 6 year old...where we chat about life and I ask him what he thinks.
8. Bedtime consists of getting ready at 7pm and by the time we brush teeth, etc and read books together (sometimes my 6 year old will read to the 2.5 year old (while I change a diaper on the little one) and then we read another book together...it's nearly 8pm....then my husband and I get to do our chores and spend some tiem together before dropping into bed.
Hope that helps!